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Depends on when you go. Here's a comparison when I recently went in September (left) and early May (right)

In September, I arrived around 11PM and stopped by the lake around 11:30PM to get some water. With a near-full moon, it was bright and the dirt looked like water from a distance. I was totally shocked to realize I was walking on the bottom of the lake! Good thing I carried in at least 1L to get me thru the night.

When it is full, I would guess it's maybe a few feet deep at best (just a total guess). Lots of those long-legged bugs (Crane Fly?) all around the shore and pretty mucky in some areas. Not the typical sandy beach you want to have for swimming.

I would love to do this trip and get a chance to meet some of the Michigan hammock contingent. Unfortunately, the most popular date for the hike falls on a pre-planned trip for me to SLC that weekend with my sweetie... I will have to keep my eyes open for another opportunity to get together this summer!

This gives me a chance to get my equipment put together and try it out on at least 1 scout campout in a couple weeks....